Peterson writes that the ribbon was 'designed from the drapes of the enthronement pavilion.'

This medal was also issued in a women's version (see below).

The presentation case is pressed cardboard.Peterson mentions that it is purple, but actually a number of hues can be found.

Women's version. The medal is the same, but the ribbon style is different.

Showa EnthronementCommemorative Medal大礼記念章 (1928)

Ribbon bar

LEFT: Women's medalRIGHT: Men's medal

LEFT: Women's medalRIGHT: Men's medal

The miniature of this medal reproduces the full-sized faithfully.While the larger medal is common, the miniature is very rare.

Included is the fairly scarce paper wrap that indicates this was made in March, 1930 by the Japan Mint. This is a fairly late date for the minting of this medal. 'M' hallmark.

The 1928 Showa Emperor Enthronement Commemorative Medal. What is significant about this example is the paper wrap and hallmark. The wrap shows that this was made in January 1929 by the Japan Medal Making Corporation, not by the Japan Mint. The hallmark 'N' matches this, since 'Japan' in Japanese is 'Nippon.' So we can finally identify one of the hallmarks with this example.

The wrap shows that this was made in February 1929 by Yamasaki Shoten, not by the Japan Mint. The hallmark 'Y' matches this, since that is the first letter of 'Yamasaki.' So we can identify another one of the hallmarks with this example.

The wrap shows that this was made in February 1929 by Shobido Corporation, not by the Japan Mint. This company, located in Osaka near the Japan Mint, has been in operation since 1900. Click on the link above to see its current website.

There is no hallmark on the knob, but there is an 'S' hallmark on the attachment ring.